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Overview |
Simmons University | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,053 | 2,919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,208 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,208 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,104 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,575 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,874 | $28,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Simmons University | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,871 | 3,636 | ||
| Admitted | 3,215 | 2,857 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1090/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simmons University | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Simmons University | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | DeSales University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Simmons University is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (5,053 students vs. 2,919 students)
Simmons University vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or DeSales University?
- Simmons University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($44,208.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Simmons University than DeSales University ($44,208.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than DeSales University ($29,575 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 23.9% lower than costs at Simmons University ($13,800 vs. $17,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Simmons University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 17.7% larger than aid received DeSales University ($33,874 vs. $28,789)
Simmons University vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Simmons University .
- The average SAT score at Simmons University (1163) is 109 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming Simmons University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at DeSales University (25)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Simmons University (66%)
Simmons University vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University or DeSales University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between DeSales University and Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Simmons University is the same as at DeSales University (69% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Simmons University earn on average $1,700 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $51,100)
- DeSales University and Simmons University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- DeSales University and Simmons University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/